The regulator already relies on water companies to self-report any illegal sewage spills, but in 2019 it dropped goals to scrutinise sites at least once every eight years 💧 CapurrodDaniel reports
From 2008-9, the last full year before OSM, and 2020-21, the number of prosecutions of polluters by the EA fell from nearly 768 to just 17.that they had always known the system would be a bad idea and that it had changed the relationship between the EA and water companies into one that was far too friendly and accommodating.
The attitude became, he said, one of: “We should invite the EA, we should bring them along to a works, we should show them what we’re doing.”that there had been “a creeping ethos within the [EA] of being captured by industry… The concept of working in partnership with the water industry, and they will do intrinsically what’s right, working in partnership with the waste regulation industry and, you know, intrinsically they’ll do what’s right.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
EU critical raw material plan pitches climate against environment\n\t\t\tJournalists in 50+ countries follow the constant flow of money made and lost in oil & gas while\n\t\t\ttracking emerging trends and opportunities in the future of energy. Don’t miss our exclusive\n\t\t\tnewsletter, Energy Source.\n\t\t
Læs mere »
Work on Bradford 'City Village' plan could start in 2024The project would provide up to 1,000 homes in a 'traffic-reduced environment', the council says.
Læs mere »
Manchester Arena attack: MI5 apology not enough, says MPA public inquiry found the security agency missed opportunities to stop the attack in May 2017.
Læs mere »
Trial emulation shows the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in improving long COVID symptomsTrial emulation shows the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in improving long COVID symptoms univ_spn COVID19 SARSCoV2 LongCOVID Vaccine Effectiveness
Læs mere »
China Wants to Focus on Its Economy in 2023. But Can Politics Be Put Aside?While prioritizing GDP growth, China is also set to raise defense spending by 7.2%, the fastest pace since 2019 amid increasing tensions with the U.S.
Læs mere »